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Add 1/56 and 35/21

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

1/56 + 35/21 is 283/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/168 + 280/168 = 3 + 280/168 = 283/168
5. So, 1/56 + 35/21 = 283/168
   In mixed form: 1115/168

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